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Teams from SriLankan Airlines and UnionPay International at the signing ceremony (from left): SriLankan Airlines – Product Specialist Madushani Wijewardhena, Digital Innovations and Partnership Manager Thushara Jayawickrama, Manager Digital Commerce Bimali Malalasekara, Senior Manager Commercial Services and Support Gayan Wickrama, Head of Commercial Dimuthu Tennakoon; UnionPay International – Head of South Asia Hu Binghan, Country Manager (Sri Lanka and Maldives) Crispin Wijesekera, Product Manager Hairong Tang, Head of Products and Business Development (Sri Lanka and Maldives) Sameera Rowel, Head of Branding and Marketing (Sri Lanka and Maldives) Arouf Amanath Samoon
SriLankan Airlines, in collaboration with UnionPay International and Bank of Ceylon, has introduced UnionPay as a payment option on its official website, expanding its online payment ecosystem and offering greater convenience to the growing number of Chinese travellers.
This addition not only enhances the airline’s range of payment options, which already includes Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Diners, Discover, UATP, Alipay and WeChat Pay, but also reinforces SriLankan Airlines’ position in the rapidly growing digital travel market.
SriLankan Airlines Head of Commercial Dimuthu Tennakoon said, “As the national carrier of Sri Lanka, we strive to enhance the travel experience for our customers, from flight booking to completing their journeys. By enabling UnionPay card acceptance, we provide a more inclusive and seamless payment experience, making it easier for international travellers to book their flights conveniently.”
“UnionPay is delighted to collaborate with Bank of Ceylon and SriLankan Airlines to enhance payment accessibility for our cardholders. This partnership aligns with our broader expansion strategy in Sri Lanka, providing domestic UnionPay cardholders and international travellers with a seamless payment experience. As a key merchant, Sri Lankan Airlines plays an essential role in supporting our issuance business and driving greater adoption of UnionPay in the market,” said UnionPay International Country Manager of Sri Lanka and Maldives Crispin Wijesekera.
Bank of Ceylon Acting General Manager/ Chief Executive Officer Y.A. Jayathilake added, “We are excited to enable UnionPay’s online acceptance for SriLankan Airlines. This initiative not only improves the airline’s payment options but also strengthens Sri Lanka’s payment infrastructure, fostering digital transactions and aligning with our vision of a cashless economy.”
To celebrate this launch, SriLankan Airlines and UnionPay are in discussions to introduce a special promotional campaign for UnionPay cardholders.
